Hop Variety – Northern Brewer (US)

Pedigree: Cross between a Canterbury Golding female and male OB21
Brewing Usage: Dual Purpose
Aroma: Medium intense pine and mint characteristics
Alpha Acids: 8.0 – 10.0%
Beta Acids: 3.0 – 5.0%
Co-Humulone: 20 – 30% of alpha acids
Storage Stability: 70 – 85% alpha remaining after 6 months
Total Oil: 1.5 – 2.0 mL/100g
Myrcene: 50 – 60% of total oil
Humulene: 20 – 30% of total oil
Caryophyllene: 5 – 10% of total oil
Farnesene: <1% of total oil General Trade Perception: A true dual purpose hop variety
Possible Substitutions: Chinook, Galena, German Northern Brewer
Typical Beer Styles: Bitter, California Common, ESB, Helles, Kölsch, English-style Pale Ale, Porter
Additional Information: Bred in England in 1934

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